Oped: How the devaluation of the Lebanese pound is positively impacting tourism in Lebanon
Years after Beirut was considered one of the most expensive capitals in the world, tourism revenue increased to over USD 8.7 billion in 2019.
Kitchen talk with chef Daniel Halabi
It’s a family affair for chef Daniel Halabi, whose father, Elias, taught him the trade at the age of eight. We sat with the chef to learn more about his experiences and his work as the technical development chef of Kuwait Proteins Company.
City & Guilds transforming lives one certificate at a time
Dr. Tony Degazon heads the City & Guilds Group, overseeing operations in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. HN spoke to the regional manager about how he deals with the responsibility of overseeing 400 technical and vocational centers and his pride in certifying approximately 25,000 people each year.
Grilling with BBQ Bros
“If you get that gut feeling, trust it, and give it your all,” is Mario Aoun’s mantra. As owner and director of the BBQ Bros, one of Lebanon’s brightest food concepts, he has certainly followed his instincts, creating a respected brand that is now present in several countries in the Middle East.
Accor’s The Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences to debut in Dubai
The 276-room Hyde Hotel Dubai Business Bay, a five-star hotel, is set to open in Q4 2021. It is part of the world-leading Accor group.
What’s cooking with chef Christophe Prud’homme?
Christophe Prud’homme, executive chef of Crowne Plaza Dubai, is committed to delivering the best guest experience. HN sat with the exuberant chef to hear about his unusual career path and the latest culinary trends.
Hady Kahale’s new chapter in the U.S.
A passionate wine connoisseur and consultant specialized in wine production and wineries, Hady Kahale is embarking on a new adventure in the U.S. with Naked Wines, the leader in the direct-to-consumer wine market in the U.S.
Accor expands its luxury footprint in Saudi Arabia with new Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar
Expected to open in 2023, Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar will feature 160 rooms and serviced apartments, four dining outlets and meeting rooms.
Radisson Hotel Group to debut in Djibouti with 144-room property
This new Djibouti signing underscores the group’s presence in the continent, with close to 100 hotels in operation and under development.
On the pulse with Kosta Kourotsidis
“Do small things in a great way” is Kosta Kourotsidis’s mantra. The seasoned hotelier, who has spent the past 25 years working in hotels across Germany, Ireland and the Middle East, gives us the lowdown on what he has planned for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts’s Dubai, Ajman and Fujairah as cluster GM.
